Let $P(\alpha, \beta)$ be a point on the parabola $y^2 = 4x$ which is at minimum distance from the circle $x^2 + y^2 - 4x - 20y + 103 = 0$. Then $\alpha \beta$ is

  • A
    $20$
  • B
    $10$
  • C
    $2(10)^{2/3}$
  • D
    $2(10)^{1/3}$

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